The lawyer who helped my last purchase has sent a quote for just over a thousand pound for no sale no fee conveyancing in Winslow. I am looking to sell a purpose built property for £300,000. Is this overpriced? Is it above the norm for conveyancing in Winslow?
The estimate does seem marginally overpriced. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by perhaps £125. That being said, you couldlive to regret opting for an a cheaper conveyancer. Don't forget to be sure that the firm can represent your lender. You can use our comparison tool to get a quote a Winslow conveyancing firm on the banks approved list of lawyers which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Winslow.
How up to date is your search tool for Winslow conveyancing solicitors on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel? Do Virgin Money send you an updated list?
Winslow conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Virgin Money directly.
We are planning on selling our home in Winslow and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed land that was not decontaminated. A high street Winslow lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using a nationwide conveyancing firm as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Winslow. Having lived in Winslow for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to seek confirmation that the buyers are looking for.
It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You must check with your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)
Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what should have been a simple, chain free conveyancing. Winslow is the location of the property. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Winslow are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Winslow you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds thoroughly. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Winslow may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.
As co-executor for the estate of my grandfather I am disposing of a property in Newport but live in Winslow. My lawyer (who is 250 miles awayneeds me to sign a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing practitioner in Winslow who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
Technically speaking you are unlikely to need to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily or notary public or qualified solicitor will do regardless of whether they are based in Winslow
Can you offer any advice when it comes to appointing a Winslow conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?
If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Winslow conveyancing firm) it is imperative that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We advise that you talk with two or three firms including non Winslow conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:
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What are the costs for lease extension work? What volume of lease extensions has the firm completed in Winslow in the last twenty four months?
Leasehold Conveyancing in Winslow - A selection of Questions you should consider before buying
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The majority of Winslow leasehold flats will have a service charge for the upkeep of the block invoiced on behalf of the landlord. Where you acquire the property you will have to pay this amount, normally quarterly during the year. This may vary from a couple of hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for large purpose-built buildings. In all probability there will be a rentcharge for you to pay annual, ordinarily this is not a exorbitant amount, say approximately £25-£75 but you need to enquire as occasionally it can be surprisingly expensive. How much is the ground rent and service charge? What is the the remaining lease term?